Hypothalamic signals reach the anterior pituitary through the
A) infundibulum.
B) hypophyseal portal system.
C) hypothalamus.
D) hypophysis.
E) thymus.

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Hypothalamic signals reach the anterior pituitary through the hypophyseal portal system. The hypothalamus releases hormones into the portal system, which then carry these hormones to the anterior pituitary to stimulate or inhibit the release of other hormones.

Hypothalamic Signals Reach the Anterior Pituitary Through the